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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,276.83, 39,022.67 and 16,178.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 28,276.83, 39,022.67 and 16,178.44 is: 22,326.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    28,276.83 : 39,022.67 = 16,178.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    28,276.83/39,022.67 = 16,178.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    28,276.83x = 39,022.67 × 16,178.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    28,276.83x = 631,325,844.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,325,844.34/28,276.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,326.62

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